Job Description

Our Marketing team is passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. Through digital listening and patient analytics, we are able to understand our customers\xe2\x80\x99 needs and strive to provide solutions to meet them.

The Director of US Oncology Digital Marketing will be responsible for managing a team of Associate Directors and Senior Specialists in the development and delivery of promotional campaigns, customer-centric educational resources and multichannel assets - to achieve business objectives and drive results. This work will be accomplished by installing and maturing both agile and non-agile operating models.

Works within the US Oncology organization to align on business priorities and translates brand strategy into high quality digital marketing campaigns focused on driving high quality customer experiences, across relevant channels and media opportunities. Ensures that all promotional work reflects a deep understanding of Oncology customers and their needs, and that these insights are thoughtfully incorporated into credible and compelling customer engagements.

Leads an omnichannel promotions team for assigned Oncology brands and tumors, as well as, cross-franchise promotional initiatives. Responsibilities may span healthcare professionals, consumers/patients and key account customers .

Shapes the communication strategy for assigned Oncology brands and demonstrates a deep understanding of customer channel preferences and behavioral segmentation. Proactively identifies issues/risks and works quickly to implement solutions. Facilitates rapid disciplined decision-making and identifies opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency of business operations and outcomes.

Leads several agile-based digital engagement teams to develop and execute promotional plans that (1) are integrated across customers and channels, (2) have detailed objectives and metrics plans, and (3) ensures promotional plans are refined to optimize return on investment.

People Management: Demonstrates key leadership behaviors to create a high-performing and engaged team. Responsible for talent development and management of direct reports, in accordance with employee development plans and company policies.

Transformational leadership: Demonstrates the ability to sponsor and coach Agile ways of working. Leads the capabilities development of the team, supporting the culture and mindset shift associated with agile work processes. Drives strategic initiatives to improve business results, customer experience and compliance.

Planning and Financial Management: Leads the planning process for the Oncology omnichannel promotions, with a focus on promotional effectiveness, Customer Journeys and innovation. Maximizes the effectiveness of the promotional budget. consistent with financial business objectives.

External Agency Management: Manages agency partnerships to ensure deliverables are of high quality, aligned to strategic business objectives, operating expectations and customer needs. Oversee agency performance management and remediation. Accountable for the integration and proficiency of the Agency model for Oncology and leads future evolutions and capabilities.

Remains current on trends in agile methodology and design thinking. Identifies industry-wide best practices and innovations.

Education Minimum Requirements

Required - Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science

Preferred - Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Communications.

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum of 5 years in Pharmaceutical or Biologics Marketing. (e.g., Brand, Customer or Channel marketing). Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing strategy.

Minimum of 2 years of direct-line people management.

Experience in US commercial business or marketing roles.

Product Launch experience in Marketing, Sales or other commercialization functions.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Oncology therapeutic experience

Excels when addressing ambiguity, working outside existing processes or structures

Ability to establish networks across stakeholders to drive influence and alignment

Test and learn mindset to drive culture of innovation

Committed to applying agile values, principles, and practices

Location: Upper Gwynedd, PA with Hybrid work model (combination of 3 days in-office and 2 days work from home). Relocation assistance available.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 25%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

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